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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,169 and 59,364

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,169 and 59,364 is: 92,328.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,169 : 59,364 = 59,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,169/59,364 = 59,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,169x = 59,364 × 59,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,169x = 3,524,084,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,524,084,496/38,169
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,328.45

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